TITLE: CSI: Is This Desert Hot or What?

AUTHOR: D M Harper.

SUMMARY: The lives of four professional women intersect at a crime scene one rainy night in Las Vegas.

RATING: M for mature readers.

DISCLAIMER: This story is simply for the entertainment of those of us who like to dabble in subtext. There is no intent to infringe on the copyright of CBS Paramount, creators Ann Donahue, Anthony E. Zuiker and Jerry Bruckheimer. No profit is gained from this hobby. This entertainment does feature consensual sexual interaction between two females, so if you are underage or unable to view due to restrictions in your part of the world, be gone with you and take my sympathy with you. If you find such material offensive, too bad, so sad, you chose to enter this web site of your own free will; hence you have no one to whine to except yourself - now bugger off!

Chapter 14

Sofia returned to the swing shift while Danni recommenced duty with Colin as her partner. His mother was responding well to treatment and his father had bucked up considerably and was lending his wife better support.

Danni's first three shifts back at work were busy as were Sofia's. Unfortunately, crime had not taken a holiday while the couple were in Logandale and the detective had five active cases to deal with. The Crime Lab was back logged and Grissom was trying to avoid having the teams work double shifts.

The following week brought a much welcomed drop in new incidents and by the next weekend, Danni had organised a get together at home. Jim and Grace ended the night by singing drunkenly into their beer bottles while ably assisted by Nick and Warrick.

The night had been a relaxed affair and much appreciated by everyone. Lindsey had been over excited and fell asleep on the spare bed with a lollipop still stick in her mouth.

Catherine had been unable to prise it from her before Sara gathered the sleeping child in her arms and headed for their vehicle.

Grissom and Heather collected Nick, Greg and Warrick while Grace bundled Jim into a taxi.

Sofia stumbled into the bedroom while Danni tidied the house. She found Sofia draped over the side of the bed and snoring loudly. After repositioning her, Danni showered before climbing into bed beside her.

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Lindsey celebrated her seventh birthday on October 20th with a fairy and princess party organised by her mother and the highlight of the day was when Sara announced she had legally adopted the birthday girl.

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Christmas Day quickly dawned and was celebrated at Grace's house. Danni was on duty and didn't arrive until after five. She was still dressed in uniform when Sofia greeted her at the door.

Running her blue eyes hungrily over her, Sofia smirked, "Good god, you're magnificent honey."

Danni rolled her eyes before taking off her jacket and hanging it up. She was immediately engulfed by Sofia's strong arms and surrendered to the comfort, "I love you Sofia and I'm so glad that tour is over."

"Rough one?" enquired Sofia as she nibbled on Danni's left ear.

"Oh god, you feel so good baby, but I need a shower so bad. Jim is delayed with a murder/suicide, so he'll be a couple of hours before the case is wrapped up."

Sofia felt her lover tense, "Do you want to talk about it honey?"

Danni pulled back, her eyes brimmed with tears, "Not right now, I want to shower first."

"Do you want some company?" offered Sofia, sensing her girlfriend's need to reconnect.

"Yes please baby."

"Your gear is up in the first guest room. You go on up and I'll let mom know about Jim. I won't be long honey."

"All right, I'll leave the bathroom door unlocked."

Going upstairs, Danni promptly undressed and packed her uniform into her duffle bag. When the warm water caressed her tired shoulders, she broke down and sobbed heavily.

Sofia found her moments later in the same position. Her heart ached for the obvious pain her lover was experiencing. She stripped then stepped inside the cubicle. Wrapping her arms around the convulsing shoulders, she pulled Danni onto her chest. "Let it out honey," she soothingly urged.

Danni held on tightly and nuzzled into the warm neck, "Colin and I were the responding officers to a 911 call for shots fired. It was awful baby."

Sofia tenderly kissed Danni's cheek and patiently waited.

Taking a breath between woeful sobs, Danni continued, "We entered a damn nightmare. There were two adults and two children with gunshot wounds to their heads. The father killed them all. The kids tried to get away. Oh dear god Sofia, it was a fucking slaughter house." Inhaling deeply, she attempted to still her trembling frame. "I've seen some horrible shit over the years, but that was the worst."

As the tremors slowly receded, Sofia continued to rub her thumbs in tiny circles across the small of Danni's back,

The taller blonde tilted her head up and whispered, "Thank you Sofia."

"I'm right here for you Danni." She unhurriedly washed the grime of the day from her lover's body and left soft kisses along the cleansed skin.

Danni concentrated on Sofia's loving ministrations and settled down. "Is everyone here?" she enquired while rinsing off.

"Yes, but mom wants to wait until Jim arrives before we exchange gifts." Sofia turned off the water.

Stepping out of the stall, Danni reached for a towel and handed it to Sofia, "Jim is absolutely shattered."

"Being a parent gives you a different perspective."

Danni hung up her towel then entered the bedroom. Sofia had laid out her clothes on the bed. Slipping on her underwear, Danni then pulled on her tee shirt and jeans.

Sofia joined her as her sweater fell into place. "Did I tell you how gorgeous you are?"

"Yes, this morning when you woke me with your wonderful kisses."

Sofia chuckled, "Ah yes, the wakeup call."

Danni watched Sofia dress before pulling her into a hug. "I truly adore you," she purred into the other blonde's ear.

Shivers ran down the entire length of Sofia's spine, "Oh honey."

Hand in hand the pair entered the living room and Danni was instantly besieged by a giggling Lindsey.

"Danni, Merry Christmas from me."

Tears sprang to Danni's eyes, "Merry Christmas Linds, I hope you haven't been drinking all the egg nog?"

"No silly, I'm too young."

Kneeling down, Danni kissed the child on the cheek, "How about you and I go into the kitchen and make some special egg nog just for us?"

"Yay," replied the exuberant girl.

Danni quickly greeted the others before taking Lindsey by the hand and disappearing into the adjacent room.

Sofia explained the situation and Catherine lamented, "As a parent, I can fully understand how Jim must be feeling."

Sara kissed her wife, "It certainly breaks your heart."

"I'm glad Lindsey is here," admitted Sofia. "She's a timely reminder of the good in life."

Catherine smiled proudly, "She sure is."

Danni and Lindsey rejoined the group minutes later carrying two mugs of non-alcoholic egg nog. The younger blonde's upper lip was coated with the yellow concoction and she was grinning madly.

Everyone conversed until there was a knock on the door and Grace stood, "That will be Jim, I'll get the door."

The older couple walked into the living room a short time later and Jim apologised, "Sorry for holding up proceedings folks."

Lindsey jumped off the floor and ran to him, "I'm sorry you feel sad Uncle Jim."

"Thanks kiddo, but seeing your smiling face makes me feel a whole lot better."

"Danni is sad too, but she still made me egg nog."

Jim chuckled then looked over the Danni, "You okay?"

"I am now Jim."

After the presents had been passed out by Jim, it was time for Grace and Sofia to organise dinner.

Danni turned to Lindsey and asked, "I thought you were getting a puppy?"

"I am, but not until after we visit Grandma. Mommy said we can't take him with us on the plane."

"That makes sense and he will be a big responsibility."

Lindsey rolled her eyes and sighed, "I know. Momma Sara made me a duty list."

Danni tittered at the youthful antics, "Well, if you need a hand, you know where to find me."

"Sofia told me the same thing. I'm gonna name him Thor."

"Thor is a very strong name."

"Yep, he will help protect us."

"Yes he will honey."

"Will you and Sofia come see him after the holidays?"

"We certainly will Linds."

"Good, can I have some more turkey please?"

Sofia looked across the table and observed the interplay between Lindsey and Danni. Her heart swelled with the love she felt for the two blondes. Her smile widened when Danni glanced at her and mouthed the words, "I love you." She was about to respond when Gil asked her to pass the mashed potatoes.

It was way past midnight when Sofia and Danni made their way upstairs to their bedroom. Grace and Jim had departed for bed twenty minutes earlier after bidding farewell to the guests.

After preparing for bed, Danni snuggled into the back of Sofia and wrapped her right arm over the slim hip. "Goodnight baby," she purred into Sofia's ear.

Sofia's body immediately ignited, "Ah ... night." She squeezed her legs together in an attempt to quell the ache.

Danni inhaled deeply before settling into sleep.

Sofia fought against the waves of arousal and lost. She groaned and moved Danni's hand from her hip.

"What's wrong?" mumbled Danni.

"Sorry honey, I didn't mean to wake you."

Replacing her hand on the valley between Sofia's hip and stomach, Danni kissed the back of her neck, "Are you wired?"

"Kind of."

Sniggering against the warm flesh, Danni asked, "Do I take that to mean you are horny?"

"Yes."

"Why didn't you let me know sooner?"

"I didn't want to impose."

"Honey, I know you were being thoughtful, but you know how I feel about frustration."

Sofia chuckled then replied, "I've wanted you all evening, but didn't want to bother you."

"Since when have I ever refused you?"

"Never honey."

Snaking her hand over Sofia's smooth mound, Danni cupped her fingers and husked, "I love you so much."

Instinctively, Sofia's hips pushed up to meet the contact, "Oh Danni, I'm more in love with you every day."

Sliding two fingers into the dampness, Danni murmured throatily, "God, you are so wet."

"It's what you always manage to do to me."

Danni pressed into Sofia's back and gently nipped at her neck, "I'm forever yours."

"And I'm yours," declared Sofia as her lover's fingers glided over her exposed clitoris. "Oh baby ... yes."

Danni lightly pushed back the skin of the hood and teased the tip, "You feel so good."

Sofia turned her head and her lips were seized upon by Danni's. She growled deeply as another gush of fluid seeped from her opening.

Danni trailed her fingers down and gathered up some lubrication then dragged her digits back up to the engorged node and smothered it.

Sofia broke the kiss and pleaded, "Make me come honey."

In reply, Danni pressed her lips to Sofia's and slid her fingers back and forth over the hard nubbin. Her own need built rapidly as Sofia thrust against her hand. She moaned loudly then pulled back, "I ... need ... I ... need."

Sensing her lover's want for release, Sofia rolled onto her back and dragged Danni on top of her. "Together my darling," she suggested.

"Yes," panted Danni as she settled between her lover's thighs. "Always together," she cried as her mons pubis slid onto Sofia's.

"Oh honey ... yes Danni," chanted Sofia as their slow dance began.

"I ... love ... you ... so ... beautiful," mumbled Danni as her body started to climb towards the apex.

Sofia stayed with her and tears fell down her face as they both tumbled into simultaneous climaxes.

Danni fell forward onto Sofia's chest and she latched onto the stiff left nipple.

Sofia clutched at Danni's shoulders as they rode the next wave of ecstasy.

Minutes later, a gasping Danni locked eyes with Sofia, "That was incredible."

"Mmm," responded a sleepy Sofia. "I think I'm ready for sleep now."

With a lopsided grin, Danni quipped, "I'm not."

Sofia couldn't help but laugh, "I've created a monster."

"Yes you have, now kiss me Doctor Frankenstein."

Sofia did once she stopped laughing.

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